Bar chart showing Barbers salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $20,110, 25th percentile $22,240, median $31,230, 75th percentile $41,600, 90th percentile $51,610. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level barbers (10th percentile) start around $20K. Mid-career wages sit at $31K. Top earners bring in $52K or more, a $32K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $31,230 a year, that works out to about $15 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $20,110, and experienced barbers can clear $51,610. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $31K enough to live in Tennessee?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,261/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 53.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a barbers salary go in Tennessee?▼
Tennessee has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median barbers salary is worth about $34,785 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do barbers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
